VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt is a source-available security and privacy app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Disk encryption with strong security based on TrueCrypt. It has 11,756 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache 2.0 and TrueCrypt License 3.0 (the TrueCrypt terms are not OSI- or FSF-approved) license, and people use it instead of BitLocker.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- BSD
- Source-available
- Password managers, encryption & privacy
- Actively maintained
About VeraCrypt
This archive contains the source code of VeraCrypt. It is based on the original TrueCrypt 7.1a with security enhancements and modifications.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use VeraCrypt instead of.
- BitLocker
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What is VeraCrypt?
VeraCrypt is a source-available security and privacy app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Disk encryption with strong security based on TrueCrypt. It has 11,756 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache 2.0 and TrueCrypt License 3.0 (the TrueCrypt terms are not OSI- or FSF-approved) license, and people use it instead of BitLocker.
Is VeraCrypt free and open source?
Not fully. VeraCrypt's source code is public on GitHub, but its license (Apache 2.0 and TrueCrypt License 3.0 (the TrueCrypt terms are not OSI- or FSF-approved)) restricts some uses, so it is source-available rather than open source. Check the license before redistributing it.
How do I install VeraCrypt?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: VeraCrypt_1.26.29) or the project website.
Can VeraCrypt replace BitLocker?
VeraCrypt is commonly used as a free alternative to BitLocker. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.